Hi, again; Just thought I'd pass this along on the same subject. All the good advice here about leaving cards, messages, contact information in the cemetery office is very good ---IF there is such a thing. We've traveled quite a few places and lots of cemeteries do not have anyone around who can tell you anything about the burial spots, etc. Sometimes even the local message boards and mailing lists can only give some ideas. So, by all means, if you can -- leave some kind of note on the grave. Another caution -- some cemeteries do not like you to leave such things and may consider it "litter". If you do get some kind of contact before you visit -- ask for permission to leave a note at the gravesite! Best wishes, Ann

Hi Crystal, Are you by any chance related to Bill, Karen, Greg, Lonnie or Mark Faris? Just curious, they are my first cousins. Debbie in Ky. -----Original Message----- From: Critterann1369@aol.com [mailto:Critterann1369@aol.com] Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 12:19 PM To: KYKENTON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [KYKENTON] Re: Off Subject... Cemeteries Hi all, Last summer I went to Indiana to see my grandpa Farris' grave and While there I saw my Grandma Jean Had passed, noone bothered to contact the grandkids but after going to the library I found I think they are called Plat Maps that tell who owns the lands in the area, but I saw her Son (from prev. marr.) and his wife owned it, I thought then that maybe I should leave a note at the cemetery stating my name and relationship and all that good stuff, but I didnt know if they still lived in the area or how often they would visit the gravesite and I kinda thought it might be tacky, so I didnt leave anything. I really wish I would have tho, because when I got home I sent a letter to her son at the address in Indiana and it came back "attempted, not known". Im glad others have thought to do this and I think from now on when I got to cemeteries I will leave that such info (and wont think it tacky :) )Thanks for asking the question!!!! Crystal FarrisKenton County family I am res! earching: Martin who married Van Skaik in Ohio ============================== Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx

Hi all, Last summer I went to Indiana to see my grandpa Farris' grave and While there I saw my Grandma Jean Had passed, noone bothered to contact the grandkids but after going to the library I found I think they are called Plat Maps that tell who owns the lands in the area, but I saw her Son (from prev. marr.) and his wife owned it, I thought then that maybe I should leave a note at the cemetery stating my name and relationship and all that good stuff, but I didnt know if they still lived in the area or how often they would visit the gravesite and I kinda thought it might be tacky, so I didnt leave anything. I really wish I would have tho, because when I got home I sent a letter to her son at the address in Indiana and it came back "attempted, not known". Im glad others have thought to do this and I think from now on when I got to cemeteries I will leave that such info (and wont think it tacky :) )Thanks for asking the question!!!! Crystal FarrisKenton County family I am res! earching: Martin who married Van Skaik in Ohio

Hello All...Dear Crystal... Its not to late to leave information...just write a letter to the Cemetery with your information and as them to attach it to her card or put it in her file... Also ask them if they have every received a change of address for her son...they may have a change of address in another place if they own the other graves... ...LINDA...Oregon

HI, I found an Orem Parker age 49 in the 1910 Census on HeritageQuest (indexed as "Orine") He was in Kenton Co., 2nd ward Covington, looks like Fourth Street. Orem was 49, wife Maud 48, daughter Nina 19 or 17? Can only make out "manager" as occupation, but the type of establishment is about illegible. There was an entry posted here earlier for 1900 in Covington but I'm unable to locate that one, and I don't see him in 1920. The original query came from the message board, so if that person is not on the mailing list (Joyce) will not be getting this information. Ann

I have seen lists literally fall apart because someone decided to discuss political views, or religious tenets. asking a qustion about what political party the 1st woman governor belonged to is different from discussing who you voted for and why. Asking what a Moravian, Quaker or who the Templers were is different from quoting Bible verses or arguing for against someone's beliefs. "Never underestimate the power of human stupidity." by Lazarus Long I am a proud member of the IBSSG --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! � What will yours do?

Hi Jamie, My opinion is that anyone who is likely to be searching in cemeteries would also be doing research on computer. Most people have them these day and converse on the message boards. That is certainly a good idea though, you could try it and see if you get a response. How would you keep the card waterproof, it could be many days before someone comes along and sees it. Debbie -----Original Message----- From: Jamie Hunter [mailto:jamiejhunter@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 7:53 PM To: KYKENTON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [KYKENTON] off subject - cemeteries Hello everyone! Just wondering, has anyone ever used a 'calling card' or something while traveling around the country...and visiting various cemeteries? I am wondering how I might leave one on? a tombstone (yes, I know the people under the stone won't write back!) for anyone who might come along and be looking for the same ancestor. Or is this just a silly idea? Thank you for your help! jamie ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx

In a message dated 1/27/2005 8:44:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, fairplay51@yahoo.com writes: I don't consider any helpful hints or ideas about doing research as off topic or links to related historical or genealogical sites dealing with Ky or Tn. Who knows what you might need later.To me your ancestors weren't just dates and names. What they wore, jobs,illnesses, what they ate, where they shopped is part of it too. Even where,when or how they died and were buried is an important part of it too. Thank you for being such an understanding list manager. I totally agree with you. Charlotte Miller _http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~charlotteamiller/index.html_ (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~charlotteamiller/index.html) _http://www.geocities.com/c81371/index.html_ (http://www.geocities.com/c81371/index.html) _http://www.geocities.com/charlotte7274/index.html_ (http://www.geocities.com/charlotte7274/index.html)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BBB.2ACI/1909.1 Message Board Post: Hi. I found an "Orin PARKER" listed in the 1900 census for Covington, Kenton Co., KY. His occupation was listed as "Wholesale Liquor Sales". Margaret

Jamie and all; One of our local genealogy club members came up with a great idea. She carries some of those plastic card holders (with a long stem) that florists use in arrangements with her when traveling. She attaches a short piece of information about her relationship to the deceased person, covers it with a plastic zip lok bag and sticks the whole thing in the ground close to the marker. She said she has had one local relative contact her this way. I'm sure there are ways to expand on that idea. Ann Bergelt Florida

I don't know that I would consider this to be off subject. I have never tried it myself but it is an interesting idea. Seems to me I remember reading somewhere of somebody placing a card incased in plastic in a small holder by a gravestone and making contact with a previously unknown cousin. I would think however that the card would probably either blow away in a storm or be removed by caretakers before too long. I am interested in hearing if anyone else has had success with this. Another idea would be to visit the local genealogy library / genealogical society in each area and leave a copy of your family tree and contact information in the appropriate family files. Daryl On Thu, 27 Jan 2005 16:53:11 -0800, Jamie Hunter <jamiejhunter@hotmail.com> wrote: > Hello everyone! > > Just wondering, has anyone ever used a 'calling card' or something while > traveling around the country...and visiting various cemeteries? I am > wondering how I might leave one on? a tombstone (yes, I know the people > under the stone won't write back!) for anyone who might come along and be > looking for the same ancestor. > > Or is this just a silly idea? > > Thank you for your help! > jamie > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BBB.2ACI/1909 Message Board Post: In the early 1900s Orem Parker from Covington, KY registered many times at the Hotel Beaver on Beaver Island, Charlevoix Co., MI. Can anyone tell me this man's occupation and/or why he would visit so often. Lumbering was the main industry on the Island at that time, so I am assuming he was involved in some way. Thank you for your time. Joyce

Hello All...Dear Jamie.... I am a Cemetery person as well...some of my friends think it terrible and call me a Cemetery Hopper, but thats ok as I do enjoy visiting my ancestors and even feel closer to them knowing that I have paid my respect to prior generations that probably never ever thought that I would exist but I do now know that they existed... Anyway most of us that visit cemeteries looking for Ancestors go into the office and ask where the grave is located and I have prepared a card with my name, address, phone number, email address, and instructions that anyone interested or descended from this person or this family to please contact me... I have had people call, write, and email me months after I have left my information... When the clerks pull the persons card from the file to give the grave #, they read my card and give my information to whom ever has come looking for that person... LINDA...Oregon...

I don't consider any helpful hints or ideas about doing research as off topic or links to related historical or genealogical sites dealing with Ky or Tn. Who knows what you might need later.To me your ancestors weren't just dates and names. What they wore, jobs,illnesses, what they ate, where they shopped is part of it too. Even where,when or how they died and were buried is an important part of it too. Now political discussions, religious, or advertising, lewd links or controversial remarks. I won't tolerate. "Never underestimate the power of human stupidity." by Lazarus Long I am a proud member of the IBSSG --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard.

My family cemetery has a contact number for the caretaker. So I leave email or phone them to stay in contact. Also our local archives has a card file where you can leave messages for anyone researching certain families/surnames "Never underestimate the power of human stupidity." by Lazarus Long I am a proud member of the IBSSG --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard.

Several years ago I did this at a local cemetery. I wrote a note with my name & phone number asking anyone related to the couple to contact me, put it in a plastic bag & taped it to the marker. Within a week I had a reply. I did this on Memorial Day weekend when there was a greater chance of descendants visiting the cemetery. Claudia in Oregon ----- Original Message ----- From: Bev Morris<mailto:bmom@rickadee.net> To: KYKENTON-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:KYKENTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 5:21 PM Subject: Re: [KYKENTON] off subject - cemeteries I've heard about this being done, but can't remember where or how it was said to go about it. My thought would be to use a long key chain with a plastic insert for your calling card. I'd try to leave it somewhat inconspicious so that it wouldn't stand out too much, but anything visiting the gravesite would see it. I made a 7 week trip east last fall and visiting a few cemeteries. I wish I would have done this. I can't wait to hear what others say. Good luck. Bev in Calif. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jamie Hunter" <jamiejhunter@hotmail.com<mailto:jamiejhunter@hotmail.com>> To: <KYKENTON-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:KYKENTON-L@rootsweb.com>> Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 4:53 PM Subject: [KYKENTON] off subject - cemeteries > Hello everyone! > > Just wondering, has anyone ever used a 'calling card' or something while > traveling around the country...and visiting various cemeteries? I am > wondering how I might leave one on? a tombstone (yes, I know the people > under the stone won't write back!) for anyone who might come along and be > looking for the same ancestor. > > Or is this just a silly idea? > > Thank you for your help! > jamie > > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx<http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx> ============================== Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. New content added every business day. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx<http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx>

I've heard about this being done, but can't remember where or how it was said to go about it. My thought would be to use a long key chain with a plastic insert for your calling card. I'd try to leave it somewhat inconspicious so that it wouldn't stand out too much, but anything visiting the gravesite would see it. I made a 7 week trip east last fall and visiting a few cemeteries. I wish I would have done this. I can't wait to hear what others say. Good luck. Bev in Calif. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jamie Hunter" <jamiejhunter@hotmail.com> To: <KYKENTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 4:53 PM Subject: [KYKENTON] off subject - cemeteries > Hello everyone! > > Just wondering, has anyone ever used a 'calling card' or something while > traveling around the country...and visiting various cemeteries? I am > wondering how I might leave one on? a tombstone (yes, I know the people > under the stone won't write back!) for anyone who might come along and be > looking for the same ancestor. > > Or is this just a silly idea? > > Thank you for your help! > jamie > > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx

Hello everyone! Just wondering, has anyone ever used a 'calling card' or something while traveling around the country...and visiting various cemeteries? I am wondering how I might leave one on? a tombstone (yes, I know the people under the stone won't write back!) for anyone who might come along and be looking for the same ancestor. Or is this just a silly idea? Thank you for your help! jamie

Just a friendly reminder ... I have seen several people answer this posting on the list. The original post was on a message board gatewayed to this list and you need to reply on the message board if you want him to get the reply (assuming he is not also a member of this list). On 23 Jan 2005 17:46:30 -0700, michael.downing@gte.net <michael.downing@gte.net> wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BBB.2ACI/1908 > > Message Board Post: > > I would like to order a death certificate for someone who died in Kenton Co. What would I need to do? > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

I believe the $6.00 fee is for in-state residents only, other pay $15.00. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherry Patterson" <slpmyers@gbronline.com> To: <KYKENTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [KYKENTON] How do I get a death certifcate? > Michael" > > Death records cost $6:00. They have records since Jan 1911 > Personal check or money order should be made payable to Kentucky State > Treasurer. To varify current fees, the phone * is 502-564-4212. > Address: Office of Vital Statistics > Dept of Health Services > 275 E Main Street > Frankfort, KY 40621 > > visit http://publichealth.state.ky.us/vital.htm. > > Sherry in Tucson > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <Patsy31748@aol.com> > To: <KYKENTON-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 4:50 AM > Subject: Re: [KYKENTON] How do I get a death certifcate? > > >> >> >> michael, the kenton county public library, local history librarian, dave >> schroeder, may have it on record there. see their website for his >> email. >> _www.kenton.lib.ky.us_ (http://www.kenton.lib.ky.us) >> >> pat >> >> >> In a message dated 1/23/2005 8:01:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, >> michael.downing@gte.net writes: >> >> This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. >> >> Classification: Query >> >> Message Board URL: >> >> http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BBB.2ACI/1908 >> >> Message Board Post: >> >> I would like to order a death certificate for someone who died in Kenton >> Co. >> What would I need to do? >> >> >> ============================== >> Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >> last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >> >> >> >> >> >> >> *************************************************************************** >> >> "Housework, if done properly, will kill you." >> --Erma Bombeck >> >> >> ============================== >> Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. >> New content added every business day. Learn more: >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx >> >> > > > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx >